Paper mache tree

Life size paper bag tree made from 15ft paper bag. Inspired by the popular paper bag fall tree craft.

The paper mache tree project was on hold for a while. My plans got messed around a bit when I put the husband onto learning about EMF's , ...

I recently made a tree trunk for a church play. While working on creating it I came across this recipe for paper mache, and I loved it, so I thought I would share. I've used it a couple of times now and it makes a nice strong finish that sticks well. Paper Mache 1 cup flour 1 1/2 cups water (cold or warm) 1/2 cup white school glue pinch of salt (important in humid climates to prevent mold) Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk. It should be a syrupy consistency and can be tinted. Then tear…

Make a spooky miniature twisted tree for Halloween from paper-covered wire, glue and paint. Detailed instructions and video explain how to make this cool twisted tree

I use two paper mache recipes for the projects on this site - both recipes are cheap, and the final sculptures are as strong as wood.

Making a Tree With Children: I love trees, therefore when I got the job as Artist-in-Residence, my very first project was to make a tree in full collaboration with the kids. I thought it would be easy - I mean it`s just a tree, how hard can it be to make one? Well, quite frank…

Paper mache tree in progress..view from base of trunk

The tree creation epic continues with branch making. I wanted the five branches of the tree to be sturdy, but also as light as possible. I used 1" PVC pipes as a "bone" for each branch. They needed to be bent into the right shape. First, I traced the previously made foam core branch pattern/mock up onto a wood board. Starting at the thinnest part of the branch outline, I placed one end of PVC pipe between two large nails. I softened the PVC with a heat gun and began to bend it, conforming to…

This jungle room makeover features a huge paper mache tree. Follow along as we turned my son's room into a safari hideaway.